JASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students
Monthly stipend (¥48,000) from the Japanese government for privately financed international students at Japanese universities selected through the EJU examination, for up to 12 months.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Japan
Funding
¥48,000 per month (confirmed AY2026 rate). Paid for a maximum of 12 months (April enrollment) or 6 months (September enrollment). Does not cover tuition.
Eligible applicants
Non-Japanese citizens; privately financed (self-funded) international students enrolled in a degree programme at a Japanese university; selected by host university based on EJU scores
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Overview
JASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students is offered by JASSO for Undergraduate study in Japan. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust be enrolled in or applying to a degree programme at a Japanese university; students do not apply to JASSO directly — university nominates recipients
What this scholarship covers
¥48,000/month stipend (up to 12 months)
Included
¥48,000 per month (confirmed AY2026 rate). Paid for a maximum of 12 months (April enrollment) or 6 months (September enrollment). Does not cover tuition. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International students in Japan.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Selected by host university based on EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission) scores; highly competitive
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Japan
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Non-Japanese citizens; privately financed (self-funded) international students enrolled in a degree programme at a Japanese university; selected by host university based on EJU scores. JASSO also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Non-Japanese citizens; privately financed (self-funded) international students enrolled in a degree programme at a Japanese university; selected by host university based on EJU scores
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Japan
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Non-Japanese citizens; privately financed (self-funded) international students enrolled in a degree programme at a Japanese university; selected by host university based on EJU scores. JASSO also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Nominated by host university based on EJU scores and enrollment
How to apply
- 1
Take the EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission) at your target institution
- 2
Apply to a degree programme at a Japanese university
- 3
The university nominates top EJU scorers for the JASSO scholarship — no direct application to JASSO
Application timeline
Application cycle
For 2027 April enrollment: based on EJU 2nd session November 2026 scores. Ask your target Japanese university about their JASSO nomination process and timing.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
JASSO
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.